Outlook

Expectations are always high in Dallas and this year will be no different. The team finished .500 last year and will be expected to do much better this coming season. They should contend for a playoff spot but probably don't have enough on defense to make a long run into the players. Their offense will be one of the best in the game as long as Tony Romo comes back strong from his back injury.

FANTASY BREAKOUT

Receiver Terrance Williams has a good shot for a big season, moving into a starting role opposite Dez Bryant. Williams flashed some big-game potential last season and should be able to build on that his second season in the league. He'll start from day one and play in an offense that throws often. Plus, Jason Witten is another year older and nearing the end of the line, so Williams is a good bet to be the second best target in this offense going forward. Williams could be hit or miss for fantasy teams but will be capable of the big game any given week.

FANTASY DUD

Jason Witten seems to just keep chugging along but started to show some signs of slowing down last season. He had his lowest reception total since 2006 last season. He is 32 years old and been a very durable, dependably player throughout his career, so he has a lot of wear and tear on his body. Another dip in production this season could happen, making him a guy that probably won't live up to his draft position this year.

Team Notes

Mar 01, 02:42 PM

Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent RB DeMarco Murray probably will hit the free-agent market since contract talks with him have gone slow, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones. Jones said he believes Murray could re-sign even if he makes it to free agency.

Feb 28, 10:12 PM

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant is expected to receive the franchise tag by Monday, March 2, but during the NFL Scouting Combine, team owner Jerry Jones said that he hoped the tag would serve as a 'placeholder' while the two sides worked out a long-term deal.

Feb 28, 09:02 PM

Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray could give the team a chance to match any offer he receives during free agency, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones. 'There is an expectation that he will get back to us before he signs with another club,' Jones said. 'There's a hope that he would. But that would be unfair to him and for other clubs to say he's going to bring something back.'

Free-agent WR Cole Beasley (Cowboys) and the Dallas Cowboys are discussing a contract extension that would keep Beasley under control for multiple seasons.

Feb 26, 09:03 AM

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant is likely to receive the franchise tag because the team is hesitant to sign him long term due to a lack of trust off the field. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport discovered via an open-records request that Bryant was involved in an 'unknown disturbance' in a Walmart parking lot July 11, 2011. Upon further investigation, 'it was determined that there was no offense' and 'all parties were advised they were free to go.' The team has known about this incident for a while. However, Bryant has had the police called to his home six different times since 2011. None of the calls resulted in any arrests.

Feb 24, 10:33 PM

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant's NFL career could be in jeopardy if a video he allegedly appears is as bad as it sounds. A source said the 'incriminating video of Dallas Cowboys superstar receiver Dez Bryant is being released today or tomorrow, and is so bad it's 'five times worse than the Ray Rice video and that his football career is in jeopardy.' The Cowboys have claimed no such video exists.

Fantasy Impact: We'll keep you posted on this one. More should come out in the coming days. It should be interesting.

Feb 23, 05:53 PM

Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (knee) is on his way back from a torn patellar tendon and could begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Feb 22, 07:52 AM

Free-agent RB DeMarco Murray (Cowboys) may have a lighter workload if he is re-signed by the Dallas Cowboys for 2015.

Feb 22, 07:42 AM

Clarifying a previous item, free-agent LB Rolando McClain (Cowboys) faces a monetary fine for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy a third time. He would face a four-game suspension if another violation takes place.

Feb 21, 02:42 PM

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has reportedly received an offer from the team, but the Cowboys have not heard back from Bryant's agent. If Bryant does not sign a long-term deal, he could very well be franchise tagged.

Feb 20, 07:32 PM

Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent WR Dez Bryant remains a candidate for the franchise tag if the team can't work out a long-term extension with him. The Cowboys still have concerns about Bryant's off-the-field issues.

Feb 19, 02:33 AM

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo has a backer in the front office, as chief operating officer Stephen Jones believes Romo has time left in his career. 'I still think Tony has a lot of time left, personally,' Jones said. 'I heard him say anywhere from four to five years, so that's a long time.'

Feb 19, 12:53 AM

Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (knee) continues to rehab the ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee. Head coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday, Feb. 18, that Claiborne will miss the offseason program, and his rehab might continue into the start of training camp. 'We are (hopeful) about training camp. He might be one of those guys who doesn't start right away in training camp, but that's a long way off.'

Feb 19, 12:53 AM

Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (knee) is expected to be a full participant when the team begins its official offseason program in April. 'I think Sean is ahead of target,' executive vice president Stephen Jones said Wednesday, Feb. 18. LB Rolando McClain was signed to replace Lee, and the team isn't see where Lee will play in 2015. If McClain is re-signed, Lee might play the weak-side linebacker spot.

Feb 19, 12:53 AM

Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (knee) is expected to be a full participant when the team begins its official offseason program in April. 'I think Sean is ahead of target,' executive vice president Stephen Jones said Wednesday, Feb. 18. LB Rolando McClain was signed to replace Lee, and the team isn't see where Lee will play in 2015. If McClain is re-signed, Lee might play the weak-side linebacker spot.